After its first model year in the North American market, Buick is delivering numerous updates, changes and new features to the Envision compact luxury crossover.
We will update this section when 2017 Buick Envision pictures become available. In the meantime, here are pictures to the 2016 Envision, which is visually identical to the 2017 model.
[nggallery id=643]The 2017 Buick Envision brings various changes over the 2016 Envision.
To start, the compact luxury crossover adds two new trim levels — the base Convenience (1SD) and the mid-level Leather (1SL). Both of the new trims slot below the Premium I (1SN) and Premium II (1SP), which were the only trim levels available in the 2016 Buick Envision. Unlike the two Premium trims, both of which are exclusively available with the 2.0L Turbo LTG 4-cylinder engine, the new Convenience and Leather trims are powered by the naturally-aspirated 2.5L LCV 4-cylinder with E85 capability. The engine is mated to the MHG six-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control either in front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive configurations.
2017 Buick Envision Models
- FWD Envision Convenience 1SD (4XR26)
- AWD Envision Convenience 1SD (4XY26)
- FWD Envision Leather 1SL (4XS26)
- AWD Envision Leather 1SL (4XZ26)
- AWD Envision Premium I 1SN (4XT26)
- AWD Envision Premium II 1SP (4XU26)
2016 Buick Envision Models
- AWD Envision Premium II 1SP (4XU26)
- AWD Envision Premium I 1SN (4XT26)
The new Convenience and Leather trim levels include the following notable equipment:
- 2.5L DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and E85 capability
- 6-speed automatic transmission, electronically-controlled with Driver Shift Control
- 3.50 final drive ratio axle
- Front MacPherson strut suspension
- Single-outlet stainless-steel exhaust
- Cloth with leatherette light neutral seats with ebony interior accents
- Air conditioning with dual-zone automatic climate control, with individual climate settings for driver and front passenger
- 6-speaker audio system
- 4.2-inch Driver Information Center with multi-color display
- 18″ 10-spoke painted aluminum wheels
- 18″ 10-spoke polished aluminum wheels
- P225/60R18 all-season blackwall tires
Rounding out the new features list of the 2017 Envision are:
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability in the IO5 (without navigation) and IO6 (with navigation) IntelliLink systems
- Teen Driver Mode
- Chili Red Metallic exterior color (extra-cost premium color)
Finally, the 2017 Envision deletes:
- Saffron Red Metallic exterior color (replaced with Chili Red Metallic)
- SD card slot
- Single-slot CD player with MP3 compatibility
- Auto-leveling feature of headlamps
Following are GM’s official RPO-level updates and changes to the 2017 Envision:
Deletions
- (GFT) Saffron Red Metallic exterior color
- (TG5) Single-slot CD/MP3 player
- SD card reader
- (TR7) Headlamp control, automatic leveling system
New Features
- Additional available trims: FWD/AWD Envision Convenience 1SD & FWD/AWD Envision Leather 1SL
- (LCV) 2.5L DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) with E85 capability
- (MHG) 6-speed automatic transmission, electronically-controlled with Driver Shift Control
- (FJM) Axle, 3.50 final drive ratio
- (GNA) Suspension, front MacPherson strut
- (N11) Single-outlet stainless-steel exhaust
- (H4T) Cloth with Leatherette Light Neutral seats with Ebony interior accents
- (CJ2) Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control with individual climate settings for driver and front passenger
- (UZ6) Audio system feature, 6-speaker system
- (UDD) Driver Information Center, enhanced, 4.2″ multi-color display
- (RQH) 18″ 10-spoke painted aluminum wheels
- (PZW) 18″ 10-spoke polished aluminum wheels
- (RUB) P225/60R18 all-season blackwall tires
- (IO5) and (IO6) Audio systems now include Phone Integration for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability for compatible phone
- (TDM) Teen Driver Mode
- (G8B) Chili Red Metallic exterior color (Additional charge-premium paint
The 2017 Buick Envision is available in six exterior colors and four interior color combinations.
2017 Buick Envision Exterior Colors
The 2017 Envision is available in the following six exterior colors:
Color | Color Code | Touch-Up Paint Number |
---|---|---|
Midnight Amythyst Metallic | G7U | WA-143X |
Chili Red Metallic | G8B | WA-397X |
Ebony Twilight Metallic | GB8 | WA-384A |
Summit White | GAZ | WA-8624 |
Galaxy Silver Metallic | GIY | WA-519F |
Bronze Alloy Metallic | GWX | WA-105V |
All paint colors with the exception of Summit White are premium extra-charge colors. A photo of the Chili Red Metallic color is currently unavailable.
2017 Buick Envision Interior Color Combinations
The 2017 Envision is available in the following four interior color combinations:
- Light Neutral seats with Ebony interior accents
- Ebony seats with Ebony interior accents
- Ebony seats with Dark Plum interior accents
- Chestnut Brown seats with Ebony interior accents
The 2017 Buick Envision is offered in five trim levels. Three of these (Envision/base, Convenience and Leather) are available in front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive, while two (Premium I and Premium II) are sold exclusively in all-wheel-drive:
Trim Level | MSRP (in USD) |
---|---|
Envision (base) | $34,990 |
Convenience | $36,795 |
Leather | $38,645 |
Premium I | $43,245 |
Premium II | $45,885 |
*Prices include destination delivery charge.
To note, the starting price of the 2017 Envision is a full $8,005 lower than the 2016 Buick Envision since the 2017 model introduces three new trim levels (Envision base, Convenience, and Leather) below the range-topping Premium I and Premium II trims, which were the only two trims offered on the 2016 model.
The 2017 Buick Envision will launch before the end of 2016, according to Buick. As such, the 2016 Buick Envision will not have been on sale for a full year in the North American market when the 2017 model arrives.
The 2017 Buick Envision will continue being produced at GM’s plant in Yantai, China for the Chinese and North American markets.
Download the 2017 Buick Envision order guide (PDF format).
We will update this section when 2017 Buick Envision specs become available.